Devon J. King, of Troy, punched and kicked the victim, causing bruising and cuts to his head and upper body, Miller said. Devon James King, of 44 Washington Ave., cut the victim on the arm with a large silver knife, causing a 3-inch laceration, Miller said.

Miller said he did not know what prompted the alleged assault.

Devon J. King was charged with third-degree assault, a misdemeanor. Devon James King was charged with second-degree assault, a felony. Both were arraigned in Albany City Court Monday and will reappear in court at a later date.